Peter Metcalfe


Peter Metcalfe was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s, and coached. He played at representative level for England and Rugby League XIII, and at club level for Pilkington Recs and St. Helens, as a goal-kicking, or, i.e. number 1, 3 or 4, or 6, and coached at club level for Pilkington Recs.

Background

Peter Metcalfe's birth was registered in Prescot district, Lancashire, England, he sustained a broken knee cap during St. Helens' 26-18 victory over York at Knowsley Road, St. Helens, on Saturday 3 September 1955, this injury ended his rugby league career, and he died aged 84 in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

International honours

Peter Metcalfe won a cap for England while at St. Helens in 1953 against France, and represented Rugby League XIII while at St. Helens in 1954 against Australasia.

County Cup Final appearances

Peter Metcalfe played, and scored 5-goals in St. Helens' 16-8 victory over Wigan in the 1953 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1953–54 season at Station Road, Swinton on Saturday 24 October 1953.